Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 04217 ME
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 04217 runs about $1,350 to $5,500 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1982, newer than the Oxford County median of 1976.
1982Median year homes were built
48%Homes built before 1980
15%Homes rented, not owned
$276,600Median home value
$878Median gross rent
2,579Housing units
48 percent of homes in 04217 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.
About 15 percent of homes here are rented, against 19 percent across Oxford County, so most households carry an owner's policy on the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $5,500, is about 2.0 percent of the median home value of $276,600.
Typical Prices In 04217
| Job | Size | National Range | 04217 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Oxford County
FEMA rates Oxford County high for winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Maine Rules On Mold
Nearby ZIP Codes In Oxford County
Part of Oxford County, Maine.